Republican South Carolina Senate leaders are gearing up for the upcoming legislative session with 13 newly elected members, the largest turnover since World War II. Majority Leader Shane Massey is focusing on tackling issues like tax reform, energy policy, criminal justice, and insurance rate spikes. With a 34-12 Republican supermajority, Massey sees an opportunity to push through reforms that have faced resistance in the past, such as changing the state’s tax system and civil lawsuit system. The new members bring a fresh perspective, and Massey expects dynamic changes in the Senate.
In addition to introducing the new senators and assigning committees, a new rule was passed allowing the Senate President and Majority Leader to remove a chairman from a committee if necessary. This rule serves as a safeguard to ensure committees are efficiently carrying out their tasks. The legislative session is set to begin on January 14th, and the Republican leaders are optimistic about the potential for progress with the new makeup of the Senate.
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